Stob Coire Easain

About Stob Coire Easain

Perched on the celebrated Grey Corries ridge, this rugged peak offers a spectacular vantage point over the Nevis Range. Its quartzite-strewn slopes give the mountain its striking, pale appearance, providing an exhilarating high-altitude traverse for walkers navigating the rocky spine between its larger Munro neighbours.

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• •The name comes from the Gaelic for 'Peak of the Corrie of the Little Waterfall,' likely referencing the steep northern corrie where the burns tumble down toward the glen below.
• •While categorized as a Munro Top rather than a standalone Munro, its elevation of 1081 metres makes it higher than many primary peaks in the Southern Highlands or the Cairngorms.
• •The mountain is defined by its shattered quartzite rocks; this pale metamorphic stone gives the entire Grey Corries range its distinctive bleached look, making the peaks appear snow-capped even in the height of summer.
• •The summit provides an exceptional earned view across the Lairig Leacach toward the massive Aonach Beag and the CMD Arête leading to Ben Nevis.
• •Navigation here is straightforward in clear weather—simply follow the white rock—but in a whiteout, the pale quartzite and mist conspire to make the ground and sky look alarmingly similar.